The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 36,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
56.3
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.2
105.9
170.4
167.2 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.85 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
536 mi
Range
751 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
